"Kimchi Found Effective in Alleviating COVID-19 Symptoms, Study Shows"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A study has found that kimchi is effective in alleviating COVID-19 symptoms.

The World Kimchi Research Institute announced on the 31st that it confirmed these research results with the team of Professor Emeritus Jean Bousquet from the University of Montpellier, France.

According to the study, various nutrients contained in kimchi ingredients such as baechu (napa cabbage), gochu (red pepper), and garlic regulate the body's antioxidant system and block the nerves that detect COVID-19 symptoms.

It is explained that sulforaphane, allicin, capsaicin, gingerol, and probiotics abundant in kimchi interact with the protein (Nrf2) that regulates the antioxidant system in the human body to eliminate harmful reactive oxygen species caused by COVID-19.

The research team also found that most countries with low COVID-19 mortality rates, including Korea, share the commonality of consuming a variety of fermented vegetables like kimchi and various spices.

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